CN Traveler unveiled Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 with Phu Quoc among world’s top island
WVR/VNA - On October 3, CN Traveler unveiled the Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 with Phu Quoc making it to the list for the second consecutive year. Having long beaches with gleaming white sand lying serenely along inviting turquoise waters, Phu Quoc Island is off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
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| The poetic beauty of Sao Beach on Phu Quoc island. |
The Vietnamese island secured a spot in the Asian island category, ranking 8th with 88.89 points. It was followed by Japan’s Okinawa & Ryuku islands and the Philippines’ Siargao island.
In 2015, Condé Nast Traveler’s readers voted Phu Quoc’s Sao Beach as one of the ten pristine and tranquil beaches in the world, alongside other renowned destinations such as Fiji and Malpes
Besides stunning landscapes, Pearl Island is among the most alluring destinations in Vietnam, owing to a kaleidoscope of cultural-historical experiences, and various kinds of accommodations – from affordable housing to luxurious resorts that it has offered.
Foreign media has praised Phu Quoc as a “rising star” on the global tourism map thanks to its radical changes to attract visitors. Charming Sunset Town, which was recently put into operation in the southern part of the island, has been hailed by Yonhap News of the Republic of Korea as it offers visitors a unique experience to enjoy the Mediterranean beauty in a tropical nation. Meanwhile, Traveller magazine of Australia affirmed that every corner of Sunset Town will amaze visitors.
The iconic attractions of Phu Quoc include the Hon Thom cable car - the longest 3-rope cable car system in the world that takes tourists from the center of An Thoi town to Hon Thom island, and Kiss The Stars – Asia’s largest show of multimedia technology on water.
Besides, a visit to pepper farms, pearl farms, Ham Ninh fishing village or Phu Quoc National Park, and a try of local food such as “bun quay” (vermicelli with fish cake, shrimp cake, squid and beef) will help travelers get a deeper insight into local culture.
Yonhap News also called Phu Quoc “Vietnam’s Malpes” as the island houses an array of top-notch resorts that meet the requirements of the most fastidious travelers seeking exquisite accommodations, including JW Marriot Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald, New World Phu Quoc Resort and Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort.
Being honored by CN Traveler as among the world’s top islands for the second year in a row, Phu Quoc has affirmed its position in global tourism. Its recognition on the world travel map has been rapidly increasing.
From an unknown island, Phu Quoc has become the apple of the eyes of travel aficionados as it has been praised by prestigious magazines and tourism organizations.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
